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The Art Of Selling On Social Media
Credit unions are navigating regulatory compliance and setting guidelines to help mortgage, investment, and deposit teams gain more traction on social.
2024 Lending Outlook: Hopes, Fears, And Serving Members In The Year Ahead
Forget the Beige Book — these credit union executives offer insights on what it will take to see green.
Industry Trends: Human Capital (3Q19)
December 30, 2019
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As employee productivity rises industrywide, so, too, does compensation.
Industry Trends: Mortgages (3Q19)
December 30, 2019
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First mortgage origination growth tops 12% as refinancing opportunities fuel activity.
Industry Trends: Auto Lending (3Q19)
December 30, 2019
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Despite slowing consumer demand across the country, auto loans remain big business for credit unions. However, this is a segment worth tracking in the months to come.
State In The Spotlight: Arizona
December 30, 2019
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In Arizona, first mortgage balances and share draft penetration hit decade-plus highs.
Best Of Member Experience 2019
December 23, 2019
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Five ways credit unions are making it easier for members to conduct their financial business and live their lives.
Lending, MX, And Paperless
December 23, 2019
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Four can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Best Of Lending 2019
December 23, 2019
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Five ways to serve members by providing the credit they need, when they need it.
2020 Vendor Showcase — Part 2
December 16, 2019
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Looking for new solutions? Check out these featured credit union suppliers.
2020 Vendor Showcase — Part 1
December 9, 2019
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Looking for new solutions? Check out these featured credit union suppliers.
How To Choose A Participation Partner
December 5, 2019
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Join Extensia Financial LLC for a discussion on how to choose a participation partner. We’ll cover the basics of how to find a partner, explore the benefits of participation partners, and demonstrate how your credit union can diversify and grow loans through participation lending.
Industry Trends: Human Capital (3Q19)
As employee productivity rises industrywide, so, too, does compensation.
Industry Trends: Mortgages (3Q19)
First mortgage origination growth tops 12% as refinancing opportunities fuel activity.
Industry Trends: Auto Lending (3Q19)
Despite slowing consumer demand across the country, auto loans remain big business for credit unions. However, this is a segment worth tracking in the months ...
State In The Spotlight: Arizona
In Arizona, first mortgage balances and share draft penetration hit decade-plus highs.
Best Of Member Experience 2019
Five ways credit unions are making it easier for members to conduct their financial business and live their lives.
Lending, MX, And Paperless
Four can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Best Of Lending 2019
Five ways to serve members by providing the credit they need, when they need it.
2020 Vendor Showcase — Part 2
Looking for new solutions? Check out these featured credit union suppliers.
2020 Vendor Showcase — Part 1
Looking for new solutions? Check out these featured credit union suppliers.
How To Choose A Participation Partner
Join Extensia Financial LLC for a discussion on how to choose a participation partner. We’ll cover the basics of how to find a partner, explore ...
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Vantage West Turns A Good Problem Into Great Recognition
Savana Morie
Discover how two employee awards honor the Arizona credit union’s commitment to a team-first culture while boosting employee engagement and workplace culture.
AI Is Rewriting The Economics Of Banking
Callahan & Associates
AI is removing friction from financial decisions, giving consumers more control over their money and forcing banks and credit unions to compete on real value.
How 2 Marketing Teams Organize For Impact
Aaron Passman
The organizational structures for the marketing teams at 3Rivers FCU and Leaders Credit Union couldn’t be more different, but they share a common goal.
Affordable Housing Isn’t About Business. It’s About People.
Aaron Passman
NOLA Firemen’s FCU helps members qualify for a mortgage in a state where poverty is high and insurance premiums are keeping many would-be borrowers out of a home.
Don’t Wait For Data. FirstLook Analysis Is Available Today.
Callahan & Associates
Callahan & Associates provides an early look at quarterly performance results. Sneak a peek at the latest trends here.
What Credit Unions Can Learn From Mamdani’s Campaign
Alix Patterson
Don’t stop reading because you think this is a love letter to Zohran Mamdani. It’s not about politics; it’s about connection and authenticity. His people-first campaign offers four lessons for credit unions on speaking with purpose and being heard.
Member Experience Is Everything
Aaron Passman
Explore best practices to streamline service, inspire leadership engagement, and improve the member experience.
2 Hot Takes On Member Growth
Rebecca Wessler
Member growth is slowing. What can credit unions do about it? Callahan experts explore how purpose and financial wellbeing might be the key to sustainable member growth.
How Credit Unions Can Compete Through Omnichannel Member Experiences
Callahan & Associates
Futureproof your credit union. Learn how ASAPP Financial Technology’s bank.io OXP | Omnichannel Experience Platform supports credit unions as they compete against direct-to-consumer fintechs.
Why Service And Support Should Guide Your Technology Decisions
Callahan & Associates
Choosing the right credit union core technology provider helps members, employees, and the credit union thrive.